Now That I Have Become a Woman, I Am a Vtuber

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“Su-hyun! Then I’ll be going!”

“Be careful and take care.”

“Yes! Please pray that the airplane doesn’t fall!”

A few days after Tenshi arrived in Korea.

Now that practice is over and we’ve wrapped up the live recording, it’s time to leave.

Tenshi should go back to do her own thing now.

It doesn’t make sense for a VTuber like Tenshi to take time off to visit Korea for several days.

“Really, thank you.”

“Call me anytime!”

“No, I’ll go next time.”

“Really?!”

“Yes, consider it a ticket and call me.”

At this point, I thought I should go help out a bit.

We should both benefit if we want a long-lasting relationship.

“A ticket? Does it cover anything?”

“Yes, I’ll do whatever fits into my schedule.”

Well, I may not be able to take several days off like Tenshi.

But I could definitely find time for a day or two, right?

If I let her know in advance, I could probably spare even more time.

“That’s a promise!”

“Don’t worry, just go back now.”

“Understood!”

And so.

With Tenshi leaving in high spirits.

“Phew.”

I returned home from the airport… but not really; I waited on the roadside.

The reason being, I had to go straight to the studio.

Since I had a schedule today, Park Kang-seok was supposed to come to the airport.

So, after waiting a bit…

“You arrived early?”

“Yes, hop in.”

Park Kang-seok drove directly to the airport.

“Let’s go.”

I hopped in the car, and we headed straight to the familiar studio.

“Hello.”

“Welcome!”

Today, we’ve gathered for the Drama Credit Season 2 Meeting.

Now that the actor for the main role has fully recovered, we are meeting to prepare for the upcoming filming.

“You can go in over there.”

“Thank you.”

After arriving at the studio, I followed the staff’s guidance into the meeting room.

The meeting room, where actors and staff were gathered, was quite large, and indeed, many people were present in such a big place.

As expected, OTT dramas have a grand scale, I thought as I looked for an empty seat.

Let’s see… sitting next to Senior Jeong-cheon would be comfortable and nice.

In these situations, it’s best to stick close to a familiar power player, so I began searching for him.

But then…

“Hmm.”

Next to Senior Jeong-cheon, I spotted a familiar face sitting nearby.

What is that person doing here?

Having spotted him, I quickly crossed the meeting room and approached.

“Excuse me.”

As I slipped around to the back, the two turned to look.

“Oh, Su-hyun is here?”

“You came!”

“Yes, senior… but what are you doing here?”

The person I referred to was none other than Moon Chang-sik.

Moon Chang-sik, who shouldn’t really be here at this studio, was casually sitting next to Senior Jeong-cheon.

“Oh, I was requested for a special appearance again.”

A special appearance?

Come to think of it, he did make a special appearance in Season 1.

“Then why didn’t you tell me?”

We casually ran into each other at the gym lately.

It would have been nice if he had mentioned it back then.

“What? You didn’t tell Su-hyun?”

Hearing this, Senior Jeong-cheon sitting next to Moon Chang-sik chimed in.

“Exactly. Why didn’t you say anything?”

“It was a surprise of sorts.”

Surprise, my foot.

Is there a surprise so bland in this world?

Anyway, since Senior Jeong-cheon was there, I took a seat next to Moon Chang-sik.

“What are you here for, making a special appearance?”

What was the script like for Season 2 again?

I had seen a draft before, but the scripts often undergo many revisions.

“You’ll probably find out when you see the official script today.”

“Hmm.”

Will it be another short appearance like before?

If I were the director, I’d want to utilize Moon Chang-sik as much as possible.

For an actor like him, using him sparingly seems a waste.

“This guy has a surprising number of secrets, you know.”

“Yeah, right? It’s not like we’re going for a mysterious concept.”

“…You two are talking way too much.”

Anyway.

After that, the three of us continued to chat a bit.

“Chang-sik, when you’re filming that movie…”

“Oh, about that? Here’s what you need to know…”

Maybe since there was still some time before the director arrived.

Moon Chang-sik and Senior Jeong-cheon started seriously discussing their project.

Looking at them, I thought that indeed, after 20 years in the industry, they’re different.

Just look around.

A few other actors are glancing this way, aren’t they?

From the perspective of fellow actors, it would be daunting to approach two big names like Moon Chang-sik and Senior Jeong-cheon, who were so intently engaged in discussion.

I mean, with 20 years of experience, there are probably people who’ve grown up watching them.

“By the way, Su-hyun, what do you think?”

“Me?”

“Yes, share your opinion.”

“…Please let me pass.”

It’s great that they’re engaging in a lively conversation.

But it was awkward for them to ask me questions in between.

What if those two are suddenly asking me something?

It’s like asking a newbie about the broadcast setup.

“Just think of someone who isn’t here.”

“How can I, when this whole thing is here?”

“Feel free to share your thoughts.”

“I don’t know, I don’t know.”

Anyway, we continued the conversation like that.

After a while, it was about time.

“I’m sorry for being late.”

The director, with prominent dark circles under his eyes, entered the meeting room together with the writer.

“Here, take this.”

Then, following behind the director, staff members passed around small books in the meeting room, and upon closer inspection, it was the script collection for Season 2.

“What we just distributed is the official script for now.”

Is this really the official script?

They gave out quite a bit.

I thought I’d only get a few episodes worth ahead of time.

With this thickness, it must be nearly 10 episodes’ worth.

“Before we begin explaining Season 2….”

While the director shared some casual remarks, I quickly opened the script collection and skimmed through it.

After all, I’ll probably be coming out at the very beginning.

I wanted to see how Jisoo’s story is laid out in the official script…

“Chang-sik, look here. You’re coming out right away?”

To my surprise, Moon Chang-sik was introduced right from the start.

He’s assisting Jisoo’s escape as someone involved in a game.

In the previous draft, a different role was the one helping, but it seems that’s changed to Chang-sik.

“Yeah, I’m coming out right away.”

“Did you already know?”

“The director mentioned it to me first.”

…That makes sense.

Since Chang-sik isn’t bound by a contract, he must have been informed and asked directly.

“So, is this a surprise too?”

“Correct.”

“…Wow.”

I briefly felt the urge to smack his back, but I held back since it was a meeting.

Why does my hand keep wanting to lift?

He’s undeniably handsome, fit, and talented.

But there’s just something that makes me want to hit him.

Other people need to pick up on this too.

Perhaps Moon Chang-sik’s true skill lies in his image management.

“Alright, let’s get to the main topic.”

Anyway.

Just as I was looking at the script, the director’s casual talk wrapped up, and the meeting about Season 2 officially began.

**

After the meeting concluded.

“Phew…”

Since the meeting had dragged on for quite a while, I stretched my stiff body as I left the meeting room.

In fact, it was more like a briefing than a meeting.

From set descriptions to filming schedules and project explanations, etc….

“Damn, having to do a meeting at this age is tough.”

It was so long that even Senior Jeong-cheon, who had been present with me, expressed a groan.

“It must be hard at your age, hyung.”

“You’ll be there soon, too.”

“Being this much older makes it ‘soon’ seem less relevant.”

“You’re cheeky with your responses.”

Compared to that, Moon Chang-sik seemed quite fine.

No, he looked more than fine; he seemed full of energy.

“I’m excited for Season 2.”

“Anyone would think we were the special guests.”

Even though we were a special appearance, we were paying close attention to the meeting.

I feel like I understand why directors favor these actors.

“Speaking of which, your role seems to have a lot of lines. Are you fine? I heard you’re filming another project?”

“It’s not that demanding of a shoot, so I’m okay.”

When I looked at the script earlier, I was surprised by how many lines Moon Chang-sik had.

Isn’t that the same guy who was intensely building his body for another project?

Thinking about that and other schedules, it should be tough.

Aren’t you supposed to be a special guest, or should I be calling you a supporting actor instead?

Well, anyway.

Since the meeting was over.

“Su-hyun, you don’t have any plans after this, right? Let’s grab a meal together for the first time in a while.”

“Oh, sure, sounds great.”

While the three of us were heading to a nearby restaurant for your first meal in a while.

“Oh, by the way, Su-hyun.”

“Yes, yes?”

“I heard Chang-sik is going on some variety show. Want to join him?”

“A variety show?”

Senior asked an unexpected question.

Join him on a variety show?

“Oh, hyung.”

“What? I can’t go, so I need you to lend him a hand.”

Did they talk about something before I arrived in the meeting room?

“What’s going on?”

That would just mean I’m going as a guest, right?

What variety show could possibly need my hand?

“Chang-sik is looking for a daily manager.”

“A daily manager?”

“It’s a variety format where fellow celebrities take turns being each other’s daily manager for a day.”

“Oh…”

“He initially asked me to do it, but I’m tied up with international schedules, so I couldn’t.”

A daily manager…

So that means I’d go once, and then Moon Chang-sik goes once?

…That sounds a bit tempting.

I mean, I’d be the one handling it, but I could also boss around Moon Chang-sik, right?

“Are you confident you can manage the schedule? I’d imagine that wouldn’t be easy for you.”

“…I’m good. I can just get someone else.”

“Why? Give Kang-seok a day off and be my manager.”

If I’m going to manage someone, wouldn’t it be better to manage a fellow celebrity from the same agency?

Besides, wouldn’t Moon Chang-sik have no one else to befriend?

It seems like he doesn’t have much of a strong connection with others in the industry besides directors and writers.

“Is it okay shooting for two consecutive days?”

“Oh, haven’t you seen me working out? I’m not the same Kim Soo-hyun anymore.”

After all the teachings from my mentor, it’s time for this disciple to help out too.

“…Then I’ll trust you with it.”

“Okay, let me know as soon as the variety schedule is out.”

And that’s how I decided to help with the variety show Moon Chang-sik was going to be on.

“Oh, by the way, Chang-sik.”

“Yes, yes?”

“I don’t have a license, is that alright?”

“Then how will we drive…?”

“Don’t worry, Su-hyun. Chang-sik here drives really well.”

“Yeah, that’s true.”

“…I guess I should just find someone else.”

I can’t drive while acting as a daily manager since I don’t have a license, anyway.